We would like to mention a new product that has been developed, that is hoping to take over from Hexi in the field.

Approved by the US and other national military organisations, UtilityFlame™ fire gel is a replacement for hexamine (Esbit), trioxane fuel bars, alcohol and ethanol based gel fuels (including bio-ethanol) and flameless ration heaters (FRH).

A better source of heat was needed to replace those dangerous and ineffective heat sources for field rations.

UtilityFlame™ fire gel was designed and developed to provide a heat source that is safe, stable, odourless, smokeless, non hazmat, non toxic and economical.

This energy source was developed to heat a beverage and entrée at the same time, and continue boiling to achieve purified water in the field. It burns on any surface or in any existing stove. It as an unlimited shelf life and once opened it will not deteriorate.

UtilityFlame™ will be showcasing at The Telegraph Outdoor Show between the 12th – 15th February 2015 at Excel in London, Docklands.